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KABC 7 News interview KABC news reporter Leslie Miller came to Farndale Stables last night to interview me for her story on the horses that were euthanized during the filming of the series Luck on HBO @ 1:38.

A great way to start the year! Christopher Chun and Romono: Res. Ch. Children’s Hunters. Winner LAHJA Horsemanship Medal. Congratulations!

Courage doesn’t always roar. Sometimes courage is that little voice at the end of the day that says: “I’ll try again tomorrow.” –Anne Hunninghake A key quality that distinguishes a successful athlete, or a top-notch performer in any field, is … Continue reading →

  “Equestrians are the custodians of a living art, and its survival depends on its uncompromised transmission from generation to generation. It is the duty of each generation of instructors to acquire a thorough knowledge of horsemanship and not to … Continue reading →

A Time to Think Let me win, but if I cannot win, let me be brave in the attempt.—The Special Olympics Prayer

We had a great horse show this weekend! And for a change the weather finally cooperated. We were also treated to a special guest International  Cheering Section on Friday and Saturday. Lisa Kursinski and Hugh Savage’s friends from Holland, Ingrid and … Continue reading →

CHET FEST!   CHET THE MIRACLE HORSE TURNS 25! COME CELEBRATE WITH CARROT CAKE AND CHAMPAGNE SAT., MAY 7TH 2-4 PM THE LA EQUESTRAIN CENTER BURBANK BARN A, STALL 105 APPLES AND CARROTS ACCEPTED

A sample of one of Lisa Kursinski’s techniques to teach a rider correct jumping position. Joe jumping with one hand on YouTube Chris jumping with one hand on YouTube